ash pan

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    Haman Pellet Stove ash not dropping into ash tray

    Hi, Im a newbie to the pellet stove world! thanks to everyone here for all the info, it was very helpful while making our decision to go with a pellet stove. We recently purchased a harman p42i pellet stove insert. The first week ran our stove the built up ash would fall into the ash tray...
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    Ash pan or no ash pan

    How important is having an ash pan in a wood insert? I've got wood stacked and ready, even bought eco bricks, but I don't have an insert yet. Some models have ash pans and some don't. Would really like to hear some thoughts on it. I find that the dealer guys are like used car salesman when...
  3. EG GREV NED MIN ELD

    Reason number 2 to keep ash door closed.

    So I know I'll get roasted here for posting this, but I will still post with the intention of helping others. Setup: hearth mounted Jotul F500,insulated 25'+ liner with tee and block off plate. So the other day I had a small bed of coals going and started to reload a full load of good sized...
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    cover plate behind ash pan?

    We just moved into a home that has had a wood stove in for about ten years. We noticed that air flow wasn't great and upon speaking to someone at a store they said that there is a cover plate behind the area where the ash pan is. It was/is supposed to be removed upon installation. Sure enough...
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    Hearthstone Heritage 8021

    THello, My husband and I just purchased a 9 year old, used Hearthstone Heritage 8021 in soap stone and sea foam green. When moving the stove, we disconnected the handle on the ash door so it would not break. Now, we have tried for a total of 3 hours to reattach the door appropriately. I have...